Fullerton, CA

The City of Fullerton is having their annual Old –fashioned Fourth of July festival and firework spectacular. Fullerton High School Stadium is located on 201 E. Chapman Ave and will be hosting entertainment including circus acts, carnival games, pony rides, live music with Dick Dickerson (rockabilly, country) and a fireworks show.

Food is available for purchase in the festival area. There is no alcoholic beverage service.All food is reasonably priced, and is being offered by local charity organizations as a fundraising activity (funnel cakes, popcorn, beef jerky, Mexican food, Thai food, ice cream, pizza and more). Games, food and attractions cost extra but admission is free.

No alcohol is served or allowed in the area. All coolers will be checked. No glass containers, no smoking, no umbrellas, and no pets (seeing eye dogs are allowed).

Fireworks begin at 9:00 p.m. and last for approximately 20 minutes

Please call 714-738-6575 for more information.

Congratulations to Erin of The Fullerton Chamber!She correctly guessed what was behind Door Number two, it was Mihaylo Hall at Cal State Fullerton! Her name was chosen as the winner of a $25 gift certificate to Starbucks (there is one behind that door) Congratulations Erin!

This was a tough one! I had a few people that went right over to Google to figure it out but since I hadn't written a blog about it, it was a little tougher!

Mihaylo Hall at Cal State Fullerton!

From the chairs to the stairs, every detail within the new Steven G. Mihaylo Hall is the result of an all-encompassing collaboration. Students, faculty, staff, alumni, administrators, architects, contractors and friends of the college all weighed in on creating a world-class home for Cal State Fullerton's Steven G. Mihaylo College of Business and Economics.

Four years from start to finish, the three buildings that make up Mihaylo Hall stand as a flagship at the front of the campus at the new intersection of Folino Drive and Nutwood Avenue. This theme of "intersections" was an intentional element throughout the design, says Cirangle. "The building has two characters. First, it has a more business-like appearance and generous entrance on the public side toward the street. Second, toward the campus side, it has a university scale and several avenues and crossroads where students can walk from different corners of the campus straight through this complex of buildings. People are encouraged to interact with each other and exchange ideas. We organized the building to facilitate that."

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Cristal Drake - Realtor (R)...At Your Service for all your Fullerton area real estate needs! Prudential California Realty - 714-423-7525. All information in my blogs is believed to be accurate but is not guaranteed. Copyright 2009 all rights reserved.

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Home Sales in Fullertonare really changing. We are seeing the numbers of homes that sold per week increase by 45% over last year. As far a inventory or available homes for sale, we are seeing a huge drop in numbers, minus 38%, which is really limiting the choice by buyers. For the "deals" or REO homes for sale, new listing of bank owned homes is at 38% of one year ago. Fullerton currently has only 260 homes for sale, 65 being single family homes, with the remainder of being condos. Fullerton real estate is very short in supply.

Check for comparable neighborhood prices at www.foustonline.com, Home searches will help you to see what the market is saying. Also review neighborhoods to get a comparison of the areas.

I have been getting quite a few contacts as of late from people either driving through, visiting or moving to our very own Fullerton California!  It makes my heart so happy to hear people tell me that when they hear of or drive through Fullerton, CA, I am the one that comes to mind and Vice Versa!  I am passionate about my town and I am so glad it shows! With that said, I bring you the Best Values to eat and drink in Fullerton. 

This list started as a quick "Happy Hour" reference list for Downtown Fullerton (Yes, because I know you could use a deal but still want a cool place to hang out).  There are a few extras too, thanks to our very own Leah Song from the Fullerton Chamber! And for the record, I have already referred to the list a few times since she sent it to me!

Deals and Steals in Fullerton, CA

Monday Night

• Commonwealth Lounge - Coin flip night! after your meal flip a coin for a chance to have your dinner on the house!
• Lizarran - 20% off your check after 7:00

Tuesday Night

• Pint House - $2 pint night
• Matador Cantina - Taco Tuesday starting at 2:00!  $1.25 tacos and $3.00 Coronas
• Cantina Lounge - Taco Tuesday!

Wednesday Night

• Brian's Billiards - $1 Domestic Drafts
• Matador Cantina - $5 Margaritas, $5 Mojitos, $5 Martinis
• Bourbon Street- Drinkin with Lincoln $5 mugs (up to 32 oz) bring your own or buy one for $5

Thursday Night - Chomp - $20 all you can eat sushi  8:30 - 11:00

Friday Night - Bootleggers Brewery- Tastings and Growler fills  2-6 pm

Monday - Thursday (and some on Friday too) Happy Hour Specials on Appetizers and Drinks:

• Cherch
• Stadium
• Table Ten
• Café Hidalgo
• Revolucion 1910
• Envy Lounge
• Heroes
• Roscoe's
• The Olde Ship
• Stubriks
• Lizzaran Tapas
• Mulberry St.
• Bourbon Street

Also worth mentioning:

• The Cellar - Register for their $39 Gift card and some other cool stuff.
• Ziings - Three course meal any day of the week for $19.99!

Now it is possible that I could have missed something good here. If so, by all means, let me know! So, the next time you are passing through, shopping for a Fullerton home, or already live here, you have some options for good places to eat and have a cocktail that won't leave your wallet empty. I mean we could all use a little help, right?

If you would like more information on where to eat, drink, hang out or LIVE in Fullerton, let me know!  I know and love Fullerton and would be happy to share it with you!

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Cristal Drake - Realtor (R)...At Your Service for all your Fullerton area real estate needs! Prudential California Realty - 714-423-7525. All information in my blogs is believed to be accurate but is not guaranteed. Copyright 2009 all rights reserved.

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I have been a residential real estate agent for 20 years now. I am both a listing agent and a selling agent. I know what it is like to represent sellers and buyers and the different roles involved. What I do not understand after 20 years of selling home in North Orange County is why listing agents today feel as if it is acceptable NOT to respond to offers!

I have written approximately 15 offers for my different buyers in the past few months. I was surprised by either how long it took for an listing agent or their staff to respond or by them not responding at all! Have they forgotten the rules and ethics?

I know these days with bank repos, short sales and multiple offers it is difficult. Yet having stated that, listing agents must remember that they are dealing with people and their lives here! I have especially encounter this in the First Time Home Buyers price range. It's difficult to explain to a buyer why someone would not care about the offer that was so important to them.

Written By Tina Maraj, REALTOR Since 1989! www.TinaMaraj.com

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